🌿Native Nature

European Destroying Angel

Amanita virosa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Amanitaceae ›Genus: Amanita

About

Amanita virosa, commonly known in Europe as the destroying angel, is a deadly poisonous basidiomycete fungus, one of many in the genus Amanita. Occurring in Europe, A. virosa associates with various deciduous and coniferous trees. The large fruiting bodies (i.e., the mushrooms) appear in summer and autumn; the caps, stipes and gills are all white in colour.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European Destroying Angel?
The scientific name of European Destroying Angel is Amanita virosa.
What is the conservation status of European Destroying Angel?
The European Destroying Angel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does European Destroying Angel belong to?
European Destroying Angel belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does European Destroying Angel belong to?
European Destroying Angel belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does European Destroying Angel belong to?
European Destroying Angel belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does European Destroying Angel belong to?
European Destroying Angel belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does European Destroying Angel belong to?
European Destroying Angel belongs to the family Amanitaceae.
What genus does European Destroying Angel belong to?
European Destroying Angel belongs to the genus Amanita.